10 Ways to Go Beyond Window-Shopping for Spring

Spring is here. Well, almost here. Okay, so it's almost kind of not quite really here... yet. But still: soon, very soon, you will find warm-weather clothes on store shelves, in store windows, and most importantly, on your body. You will be wearing bold colors and daring suits and classic takes on knitwear, and you know what? Might as well get started while you can save a buck or two. Because as much advice as we can give you about the brand-new collections — and we have, and we will — it's not as difficult as you might think to start cobbling together some of the most essential looks of the season from what's out there right now. With a little petty larceny, a little time in the vintage store, and, you know, a trip to the mall. Herein, how to lighten up your wardrobe while the blizzard melts away....